New chapter of Incompetent Bratty Prince is out! (7/8 chapters)

 

 

Dedicated Maid Gets Jealous

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“…Hey, Genshou. When you studied abroad at the Royal Academy, was there no problem at all?” (Harold)

I suddenly asked what had been on my mind.

“Hm, what do you mean by that?” (Genshou)

Not understanding the intent behind my question, Genshou tilted his head.

“N-no, well, the Dehaubalz Kingdom and the Tsai Empire are quite far apart, right? It would take months just to travel between them.” (Harold)

I answered awkwardly like I was making an excuse, but honestly, that was not what I wanted to say.

In the Engage Hazard scenario with Shukukei, her lord, Kou Genshou is already dead by the start of the main story. In other words, he shouldn’t be alive like this. For confirmation, I checked with Themis, the administrator of this world, and Genshou’s death is confirmed. Then, why is this man still alive and here with us?

“Hmm hmm, Harold, I understand your curiosity. Indeed, I went through many hardships until I reached this country. After all, I only arrived at the Royal Academy two weeks ago.” (Genshou)

“Two weeks ago!?” (Harold)

I raised my voice involuntarily at Genshou’s words.

The main Engage Hazard story begins six months ago, when I advanced to the second year. He is the same age as me. That means he should have studied abroad one and a half years ago.

“…While sailing to the Dehaubalz Kingdom, the ship was wrecked by a storm, and His Highness went missing. We searched everywhere, but we couldn’t find His Highness…” (Shukukei)

Shukukei, who had been listening to our conversation, bit her lip and said regretfully.

Ah, I see. At the start of Engage Hazard, Genshou was missing, so he was treated as dead.

“Gwahahahahaha! With my strength, it is easy to survive anywhere! Along the way, I was taken and made a slave, but some knelt before my authority and offered an alliance willingly!” (Genshou)

“I-is that so…” (Harold)

Genshou laughed loudly, but there were many points to question.

First of all, what does it mean to be made a slave? And an alliance…?

“The cooperators rescued His Highness, and then, I was able to join up with him, so we escaped safely to the Royal Academy.” (Shukukei)

“Escape…?” (Harold)

“Shukukei!” (Genshou)

“Ah! I apologize!” (Shukukei)

When I tilted my head at Shukukei’s words, Genshou shouted at her. For that, she shrank back and prostrated herself.

“Gwahahahahaha! Anyway, now I focus on my academy life and my fan activities).” (Genshou)

His laughter suddenly became hearty. His expression seemed to say, “There is nothing more to say”.

 

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“Your Highness Harold, I am sad. Even though I have always served you wholeheartedly, you are captivated by something like that…” (Monica)

At night, Monica said this while pressing a handkerchief to her eyes.

Apparently, she does not like Genshou’s treasured collection (doujinshis). I hate to say this, but the things Monica always (secretly) slips in are too niche for me (especially those about being trained by maids), so unfortunately, they don’t match my tastes.

“Anyway, Monica, what do you think?” (Harold)

“What do you mean?” (Monica)

“About Kou Genshou.” (Harold)

During the daytime conversation, it was said that he was missing for over a year and was rescued by cooperators. I feel strange that he was considered dead in Engage Hazard but is actually alive.

“…I also was concerned about His Majesty Kou Genshou and Shukukei-sama’s reactions at that moment, just as Your Highness Harold said. Still, they showed no hostility toward us. Whatever the circumstances, I think it is no problem for now.” (Monica)

“Yeah…” (Harold)

Though I have only known Genshou for two days, and he is a little troublesome, I don’t think he’s a bad person. I know Shukukei well as she is the heroine of Engage Hazard, so I understand her personality and motives completely. Thinking like that, maybe I am just overthinking as Monica said.

“I understand. But just in case, be careful around those two. There is also that Mostro Monos person, so it is better to stay alert.” (Harold)

“Understood.” (Monica)

Monica bowed politely and left the room.

Now… only I remain in this room. Cas is here, but my childish partner is already asleep. So…

“Heheh… I will quietly read through Genshou’s collection…” (Harold)

“Your Highness Harold.” (Monica)

“Ah!?” (Harold)

I turned around sharply at the voice behind me.

No way… normally she would just go back to her room like this…

“…I thought so. No, I don’t mean to disturb you… but perhaps sometimes you might let me prepare things or even comfort you myself?” (Monica)

“N-no, I don’t need that!” (Harold)

I pushed away Monica, who approached with her chest exposed, and hurriedly hid under the bedcovers. Unfortunately, I had no choice but to give up for today.

Damn it, I won’t be able to sleep like this.

 

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